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The Jacksonville defense has forced zero turnovers and recorded just four sacks since Week 4.

The Jaguars are last among NFL defenses in turnovers in 2016 and currently sit in a tie for 25th in sacks. The lack of any playmaking ability has severely capped the fantasy potential of the Jaguars D/ST and the same will hold true in Week 11 when Jacksonville travels to Detroit to face the Lions, who have been careful with the football this season. Nov 17 - 3:59 PM

The Jacksonville Jaguars have not forced a turnover since Week 4.

To be fair, that does include a Week 5 bye, but the Jaguars have been shut out in the turnover department in three-straight games. To make matters worse, Jacksonville recorded just one sack in those three contests and was thoroughly dominated by Tennessee in Week 8. The Jaguars D/ST is not worth fantasy consideration in Week 9 on the road at Kansas City. Nov 2 - 3:25 PM

The Jacksonville defense rushed five or more players on 18.9 percent of drop backs in Week 6, a number that has increased every week since Week 3.

Jacksonville will need to continue to create pressure this week against an Oakland team that has allowed just seven sacks in 2016, the best mark in the NFL. Jacksonville currently owns the eighth-best pass defense in the NFL, but the Jaguars D/ST has just one top-10 fantasy finish this season due to a lack of takeaways. The Jaguars D/ST is a middling fantasy option this week against Oakland. Oct 21 - 7:51 PM

Jacksonville rookie DE Yannick Ngakoue leads the Jaguars with three sacks on the season.

The third-round rookie has a sack in each of the last three weeks, leading the Jacksonville pass rush that is fourth among NFL defenses with 12 sacks. Jacksonville is on bye in Week 5 and although the Jaguars D/ST has had success in the sack department, the group has had trouble keeping opposing offenses off the scoreboard and will be a mid-level fantasy option at Chicago in Week 6. Oct 6 - 6:46 PM

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It is not a surprise considering he practiced in full all week. With Denard Robinson (ankle) out and Chris Ivory (hamstring) questionable, Yeldon should have a bigger than normal workload this week. He is still just a low-end RB3 in a tough matchup with the Vikings.

Denard Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Vikings.

Robinson was running well last week before injuring his ankle, but he would have taken a backseat to a healthier T.J. Yeldon this week anyway. Dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Robinson will likely miss several weeks. Robinson is heading into free agency, so he is not a terrible flier in deeper Dynasty leagues.

A fifth-round pick last year, Greene caught 19 passes as a rookie, but he played an even more limited role this year with Marqise Lee grabbing hold of the No. 3 job. He will be back to compete for targets next season. WR Shane Wynn was added off the practice squad in a corresponding move.

The Florida Times-Union suggests Jacksonville could bring back contract year LG Luke Joeckel.

The Jaguars are expected to move on from Joeckel, but his season-ending knee injury is going to limit his 2017 market. Joeckel played only 155 snaps at guard and never graded above league average his three years at tackle. There should still be interest in Joeckel given his draft status, but he could have to settle for prove-it offers. Re-signing with Jacksonville could be his best option.

He got hurt on Wednesday. The Jaguars will also be without LT Kelvin Beachum (concussion). Jacksonville's offensive line completely failed to open run-game holes in the first two weeks when their line was at full strength, so we wouldn't expect any improvement from the decimated group Sunday against the Ravens.

The Bears claimed Omameh off waivers from Tampa Bay after final cuts last year and he went on to start nine games, struggling mightily for the second straight season. The 26-year-old will fight for a backup job in Jacksonville.